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FarmerBill Samba Member
Joined: July 25, 2017 Posts: 766 Location: New England
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Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2020 8:47 am Post subject: Re: 50s bus for fun |
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Ah, got it.
Most farm tractors have steering or split brakes. Usually they have a dual pedal assembly with a bar that locks them together for road travel. If you're using them at low (crawling) speed they would probably be fine. I would be worried about rollover in a bus at any speed much over 10 or 15 mph.
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vwuguy Samba Member
Joined: November 01, 2005 Posts: 1053 Location: southwestern ontario, on and netherlands and bc
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Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2020 9:29 am Post subject: Re: 50s bus for fun |
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I think that 64-70 brakes if i switch the backing plates and drill them out it should fit. _________________
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ToolBox Samba Member
Joined: January 27, 2004 Posts: 3439 Location: Detroit, where they don't jack parts off my ride in the parking lot of the 7-11
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Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2020 10:19 am Post subject: Re: 50s bus for fun |
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vwuguy wrote: |
I think that 64-70 brakes if i switch the backing plates and drill them out it should fit. |
Use mid 64 and later front and rear axles and the brakes will fit... |
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Clara Samba Member
Joined: June 14, 2003 Posts: 12399
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Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2020 12:14 pm Post subject: Re: 50s bus for fun |
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Sounds like you are trying to make it more complicated.
Just use the 3/4 ton (55-62) brakes if it has 3/4 ton spindles and 3/4 ton RGBs.
In good order, they work great.
pic of brakes or axle nuts to confirm which version it has? Parts can get swapped out over the years.
FWIW, on running old engines that sat for ages, IME it is good to change the oil frequently until it stays clean. It gets dirty real quick. So check it every time you drive it, and short trips are good until the insides stays clean. Buy a case of cheap oil. |
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VWAdam Samba Member
Joined: February 14, 2002 Posts: 3331 Location: Birmingham, Alabama
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Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2020 1:36 pm Post subject: Re: 50s bus for fun |
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Skim wrote: |
vwuguy wrote: |
Got the ownership for it gonna start the project it is a 1962 for sure as appraiser confirmed
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So glad that it isn’t that hard to get titles down here. |
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For real. Sometimes I wish I had the time and dough to go pick up cheaper shit that doesn't have titles because I don't even need a title for something 35 years old or older. _________________ All he needed was a wheel in his hand and four on the road.
'59 Euro Beetle ragtop
'63 Standard Microbus
Come to my show! www.volksjam.com
Looking for badge/sticker/frame from Western Motors in Great Falls, Montana |
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vwuguy Samba Member
Joined: November 01, 2005 Posts: 1053 Location: southwestern ontario, on and netherlands and bc
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Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2020 10:32 am Post subject: Re: 50s bus for fun |
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So glad that it isn’t that hard to get titles down here. 35 |
you are so lucky you can just use a bill of sale in some states. _________________
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vwuguy Samba Member
Joined: November 01, 2005 Posts: 1053 Location: southwestern ontario, on and netherlands and bc
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Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2020 10:36 am Post subject: Re: 50s bus for fun |
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I got the engine running next step is fix the rust or weld metal in.. anywaise what kind of welder should i use to weld this bad bay back to running shape..
so far crapi china tire has its mastercrap 80 amp mig welder on sale for $250 half price the welder is $500 normally
or i could get a lincoln 140 mig welder but its $800
or does anyone want to come over and weld a few parts in I can pay in bbq and beers..and it should be fun/
Clara your probly right i guess stock is the way to go // _________________
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FarmerBill Samba Member
Joined: July 25, 2017 Posts: 766 Location: New England
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Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2020 11:06 am Post subject: Re: 50s bus for fun |
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Eastwood has a 135 amp 110 volt mig for $300. I bought a used one about 4 years ago, not the best welder I've ever used, but it's the better than any flux-core only machine I've used. Works fine for thinner sheet metal, struggles to get to its 3/16 rating. Requires a 20 amp breaker to run. |
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vwuguy Samba Member
Joined: November 01, 2005 Posts: 1053 Location: southwestern ontario, on and netherlands and bc
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Posted: Thu Nov 26, 2020 6:01 pm Post subject: Re: 50s bus for fun |
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lucked out found a matching rear hatch locally looks like correct matching paint
hatch was from up in new market someone had it in the garage for years after they went with there dad to check out some 15-20 vdub years ago or so they told me.. _________________
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realmechanic Samba Member
Joined: May 22, 2005 Posts: 31
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Posted: Fri Nov 27, 2020 9:10 am Post subject: Re: 50s bus for fun |
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I would just keep all the brakes stock and use what you can. Brakes are not something thats that expensive and you may be able to save some parts unless all your backing plates are rusted away and gone. I have bought almost all my brake stuff online and its well worth knowing that you can stop especially with a good emergency brake. |
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vwuguy Samba Member
Joined: November 01, 2005 Posts: 1053 Location: southwestern ontario, on and netherlands and bc
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Posted: Fri Nov 27, 2020 12:48 pm Post subject: Re: 50s bus for fun |
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I would just keep all the brakes stock and use what you can. |
That is sound advice.
What is the best way to take the rear cargo floor out? To weld in some new frame parts
Is there any preference for steel for the frame? I am kinda on a tight budget for this bus should i go with cheaper panels or more expensive or make them myself? _________________
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realmechanic Samba Member
Joined: May 22, 2005 Posts: 31
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Posted: Fri Nov 27, 2020 12:59 pm Post subject: Re: 50s bus for fun |
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You can get most brake parts thru rock auto or Cip1 for around 250 bucks. As far as metal it’s all personal preference and what you can get in a budget. To remove the cargo floor you just need a good grinder and a face shield and get to grinding spot welds. |
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vwuguy Samba Member
Joined: November 01, 2005 Posts: 1053 Location: southwestern ontario, on and netherlands and bc
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Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2020 10:13 am Post subject: Re: 50s bus for fun |
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how do you install the rear window glass by yourself? _________________
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type241 Samba Member
Joined: June 02, 2006 Posts: 971 Location: MOSES LAKE, WA
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Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2020 10:32 am Post subject: Re: 50s bus for fun |
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Take the rear hatch off. Put it on bench and install window. Reinstall hatch. |
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d-rick Samba Member
Joined: May 14, 2006 Posts: 889 Location: Columbia,MO
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Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2020 12:09 pm Post subject: Re: 50s bus for fun |
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Prop the hatch open,set your peice of glass with the seal ,rope/cord in place.
Reach your arm around and hold the glass down while you pull the rope with other hand...pretty simple. _________________ 1959 mango-trailerbus
1962 single cab *1/2
1966 13 window
1967 panel/camper
1968 cig-panel *1/2
1968 passenger bus *1/2
1969 beetle
1969 dormobile
1978 sage green Westy
1990 DoKa
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vwuguy Samba Member
Joined: November 01, 2005 Posts: 1053 Location: southwestern ontario, on and netherlands and bc
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Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2021 12:50 pm Post subject: Re: 50s bus for fun |
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Last week Lucked out and found the original turn signal for it at a local place up in
brampton..
vee world motors a great place to get your vw fixed and for good advice
matches other side pretty decent
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vwuguy Samba Member
Joined: November 01, 2005 Posts: 1053 Location: southwestern ontario, on and netherlands and bc
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Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2021 1:03 pm Post subject: Re: 50s bus for fun |
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This week was out in binbrook and got the original rear window , things are slowly coming together! thanks to all the great the kind folks out there
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sweet!
got cip1.ca bbt and autocraft and KLOKKERHOLM the metal came in over the holidays for the replacing cargo floor
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vwuguy Samba Member
Joined: November 01, 2005 Posts: 1053 Location: southwestern ontario, on and netherlands and bc
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Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2021 1:12 pm Post subject: Re: 50s bus for fun |
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cip1.ca for the win..
just got the jack points in the mail for left side..in less than 4 days man thats quick.
slowly picking stuff up..
jack points appear to be decent quality the ones on my bay are the same company and they were perfect curious to see if its the same quality or better.
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vwuguy Samba Member
Joined: November 01, 2005 Posts: 1053 Location: southwestern ontario, on and netherlands and bc
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Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2021 1:15 pm Post subject: Re: 50s bus for fun |
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Thinknig of buying a new welder any suggestions on welder to buy _________________
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Two Glove Boxes Samba Member
Joined: March 03, 2005 Posts: 838 Location: Texas
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